Lavender Twist Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud
Weeping lavender twist redbuds are hardy in u s.
Lavender twist ruby falls weeping redbud. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of lavender red sweet pea like blooms in spring. The lavender twist redbud is the only weeping redbud in existence that will grow in the north. One of the first plants to bloom gorgeous lavender pink rosy pink magenta blooms. Growing weeping lavender twist redbuds.
In warmer climates lavender twist redbud trees should be given some shade from the afternoon sun. But this distinctive weeping redbud is even beautiful in winter with its flowing branches and distinctive habit. Ruby falls pp 22 097 has a unique combination of dwarf weeping growth habit and purple foliage. This cultivar of the native redbud tree takes the traditional upright form to the next level with its flowing habit.
Award winning criteria lavender twist weeping redbud earned the 2009 georgia gold medal award in the tree category for its outstanding merits as a superior ornamental plant. A profusion of lavender flowers cascades down weeping stems in springtime setting the lavender twist weeping redbud apart. Pests and diseases don t bother. It is hardy in much of zone 4 and in all warmer zones as well.
Noted for its unique weeping habit award winning cercis canadensis ruby falls redbud is a compact deciduous tree with profuse pea like dark rose flowers that arise before the foliage in spring on bright red stems. With the lavender twist you get unmatched beauty. Grows to 5 to 6 feet tall with a 6 to 8 foot spread. Rosy lavender pink flowers completely cover bare slightly contorted weeping branches in early spring.
Hardy in zones 5 9. Grows to around 5 6 ft tall fully grown. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of lavender red blooms in spring. Provides year round interest.
Stunning pink purple color in weeping form why lavender twist weeping redbud trees. Against a stark sometimes snowy winter landscape lavender twist weeping redbud is a stunner even when bare. 7 gallon weeping eastern redbud ruby falls a compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy. This truly unique selection can develop a beautiful umbrella of cascading branches covered in heart shaped leaves if trained when young.
It grows best in full sun with some afternoon shade in hot areas. The cheerful blossoms are on display for several weeks before being joined by glossy heart shaped maroon red leaves held on pendulous branches. Pp 10 328 a weeping form with arching branches that creates an umbrella shaped crown. With maroon to deep green to purple leaves from spring to fall and lavender spring blooms that sit atop bold red stems you will be excited for spring to arrive.
A lovely compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy that is perfect for a smaller sized landscape. Small semi glossy heart shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. This is truly. In spring feed them with a general purpose fertilizer before blooms.
To earn this award potential plants were nominated field. Moist well drained soil is best and it has moderate tolerance of drought and heat. They grow best in moist but well draining soil in full sun to part shade.